1. 365 Cancer Prevention Society
The 365 Cancer Prevention Society is an organization that seeks to serve the community to prevent and help patients fight cancer through their services and activities. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will provide aid to fuel the Society’s activities. They hope that the increased publicity will engage more regular volunteers and that there will be more student volunteers for their flag-day fund raising and office administrative functions.
Point of Contact : Ms. Katherine Dai Minghui
Contact Number : 6337 3368
Email : katherine_dai@365cps.org

2. ALife
Alife is a secular, non-profit voluntary welfare organisation that views every child from the moment of conception as a precious gift to be cherished and enjoyed by all. It is committed to educating, advising and supporting women and their families on issues related to the unborn child and the mother's reproductive health. The funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes 2011 will go to the Caterpillar Club enrichment programmes and equipment, as well as for food and medical rations for lower income families. In addition, a portion of the funds will also go to the rental of space for the Children’s Caterpillar Club Programmes.
Point of Contact : Sara Abraham, Program Executive
Contact Number : 6258 8816 / 8133 1179
Email : sara.abraham@alife.org.sg

3. Andrew and Grace Home
Andrew and Grace Home (AG Home) was established in by Pastor Andrew Choo and his wife, Grace in 1998 to help troubled youths and provide temporary refuge for teenage girls aged 12 – 19 years. They rehabilitate and reintegrate juvenile delinquents and young offenders into society as responsible individuals, provide a temporary refuge for teenage girls who are working through their problems with parents or are facing abusive situations at home, provide counselling and guidance to youths who have conflicts with their families and to help them work towards reconciliation, and they reach out and befriend youths-at-risk to help steer them away from adverse influence and delinquent activities. This year, the funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes will go to buying a Mini Bus for 20 seater, 60 new sets of mattress and bed frames, books for AG library, and paint for painting the residents’ dorm.
Point of Contact : Ng Pei Ling
Contact Number : 9107 0189
Email : peiling@aghome.org.sg

4. Asian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA)
The Asian Women's Welfare Association (AWWA) was established in 1970 to empower the disadvantaged through programmes for the elderly, disabled & families. This year, the funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will go to the Association’s manpower costs, transportation for the children and elderly, weekly lunch for their Senior Activity Centre, food rations for their Family Servic Centre, and to purchase specialized books for their Resource Centre to cater to the social service landscape.
Point of Contact : Janice Lee - Volunteer Management Executive
Contact Number : 6511 5214
Email : janice_lee@awwa.org.sg

5. Association for Persons With Special Needs
The Association for Persons with Special Needs aim to equip persons with special needs, through best practices in education, training and support services, for open employment and life-long leearning, in partnership with their stakeholders and the community. This year, the funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes will go to constructing a new school building for Delta Senior and a social enterprise for Centre For Adults. Through this project, they also hope that there will be greater public awareness of their Association.
Point of Contact : Jennifer Lee, Community Partnerships Executive
Contact Number : 6479 6252
Email : jeenifer.lee@apsn.org.sg

6. Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE)
The Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) is an organization dedicated to removing gender-based barriers. AWARE works to identify and eliminate these barriers through research and advocacy, education and training, and support services. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will contribute to their campaign to raise awareness.
Point of Contact : Ms Evon Chua, Manager - Volunteer Development
Contact Number : 6779 7137
Email : evon@aware.org.sg

7. Autism Association
The Autism Association is an organization that was set up through the initiative of a group of parents in August 1992 with the Registry of Societies. Its mission is to initiate, organize and support provision of a broad spectrum of services for people with autism in Singapore. Such services include educational, vocational and life skills training and residential care. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will go towards their fund raising projects and the promotion of awareness on autism. In addition, they hope to gain regular volunteers through the publicity of their organization through the Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes Event.
Point of Contact : Mr. Krish Phua Tiong Eng, Manager, Corporate Services
Contact Number : 6592 5623
Email : krish.phua@autism-association.org.sg

8. Bethany Methodist Nursing Home
Bethany Methodist Nursing Home is a community outreach of the Methodist Welfare Services. The Home is an oasis for up to 299 sick and frail patients. It provides a well-rounded programme, including dental care, physio and speech therapy, recreational and social activities. This year, the funds from the Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes will go towards the daily running of the home, purchasing of items to meet the residents’ specific needs and equipping wards with rehabilitative game equipments to make daily rehab exercise fun.
Point of Contact : Donna Tsang / Community Partnership
Contact Number : 6314 1580
Email : donnatsang@bethany.mws.org.sg

9. Bizlink Centre Singapore Ltd
Bizlink Centre Singapore Ltd is an organization that stretches a helping hand to people with disabilities in Singapore. This is done by providing services to engage the disabled in open and sheltered employment, thus assisting them to achieve independence and dignity by integrating them into mainstream society. To name a few, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams this year will be used to provide persons in need with financial assistance for employment-related costs (e.g. training , transport, etc.), as well as develop communication mediums that will further Bizlink’s disability employment cause and promote its programmes and services. They hope that from this project, the increased public support will widen their scope of outreach.
Point of Contact : Rebecca Tan, Senior Manager - Corporate Communications & Community Engagement
Contact Number : 6449 5652
Email : rebecca@bizlink.org.sg / Vanessa@bizlink.org.sg

10. Care Community Services Society
Care Community Services Society is an organization that seeks continuity in their contributions to the community by staying relevant to changing needs and challenges faced by different generations. Their mission is to serve the community while influencing and equipping individuals and families for empowered living through all generations. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will subsidize the fees for CareHut Children, programme costs of CARElderly Seniors Activity Centre, and lastly, D’klub Programme Costs.
Point of Contact : Ms. Daryl Lee, Community Partnership Executive
Contact Number : 6304 7618 / 6304 7604
Email : daryllee@carecom.org.sg

11. Care Corner Teck Ghee
Care Corner Singapore is an organization that strives to provide a range of quality services for the well-being and growth of the community. They aim to serve, strengthen and support families because they believe that strong and stable families are the foundation upon which community is built, and that a vibrant family life is fundamental to the growth of individuals. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will help revamp the EBEES Activity Room, set up a proper counseling room, fund their drop-in program and raise funds for needy clients to buy textbooks, shoes, etc. They hope through the publicity gained, there would be an increase in the volunteer base for the youth centre.
Point of Contact : Mr. Felix Leo, Counsellor
Contact Number : 6554 7100
Email : felixleo@carecorner.org.sg

12. City Harvest Community Services Association
City Harvest Community Services Association has continually endeavoured to express the ethos of faith and hope in the human spirit though practical demonstrations of love to the community at large. This extends especially to those who are less fortunate, regardless of their race, language and religion. This year, the funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes 2011 will go to their Financial Assistance Fund, Groceries (Rice, Halal Canned food), their Client Management System, and to operation costs for their Elderly Centre.
Point of Contact : Eden Sim / Program Executive
Contact Number : 9771 3620
Email : edensim@chcsa.org.sg

13. Community Chest
Community Chest’s mission is to raise funds for the nation’s many charities. It is about raising funds from the community for the community in need. Community Chest raises funds for over a hundred programmes run by more than 60 charity groups under their care. Charities supported by Community Chest are then able to do what they are best at – providing critical social service programmes to help children with special needs, people with disabilities, frail and lonely elderly and families facing difficulties. This year, they would like the funds from the Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes to help children with special needs in MINDS Woodlands Garden School, or the Spastic Children Association of Singapore School.
Point of Contact : Regina Hong, Manager / Esther Kong, Assistant Director
Contact Number : 6210 2577 / 6210 25779
Email : regina_hong@ncss.gov.sg / esther_kong@ncss.gov.sg

14. Epilepsy Care Group Singapore
The Epilepsy Care Group is an organization which seeks to promote awareness concerning epilepsy and to provide epilepsy-related education and counseling to persons with epilepsy, their families and the public. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will be used for their programs that cater to raising awareness about epilepsy, improving the quality of life of people with epilepsy, and reaching out to more people with epilepsy.
Point of Contact : Goh Keng Hwee, Executive Director
Contact Number : 6358 0566
Email : ecgs93@singnet.com.sg

15. FaithActs
FaithActs is an organization that serves the needs of children, youths, families and seniors in Singapore. They aim to reach out and impact the lives of people through the provision of programmes and services which meet community needs and alleviate social problems, regardless of their ethnic, socio-economic and religious backgrounds. This year, the funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes 2011 will be used for their youth, senior and family services. They hope through this programme they will be able to raise awareness for their Youth Expedition & fundraising drive.
Point of Contact : Jean Hong/ Senior Executive
Contact Number : 6475 1509 / 8182 1235
Email : jeanhong@faithacts.org.sg

16. Filos Community Services
Filos Community Services is a Voluntary Welfare Organisation for the effective functioning of individuals and families. It aims to affirm, nurture and develop the intrinsic value of the individual to its fullest potential and build healthy relationships within the family and their community. This year, the funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes 2011 will go to home help for the needy and elderly (e.g. Cleaning of apartments, debugging homes, replacing old and worn beds, mattresses & pillows), engage learning for at risk children & youths (Bursaries for needy children for their school supplies, learning resources for before and after school care activities, tuition programs to help students to do better in their studies), provide counseling services and financial assistance for families in crisis, help elderly clients manage their regular medication program (especially those with multiple medications) and to manage their chronic diseases to improve their overall well being and physical health, thus enabling them to age well in the community, supply adult pampers for weak and bedridden elderly who suffer from incontinence (Consumption of at least 3 pampers per day : average cost per person S$100 – 120 per month)
Point of Contact : Lin Yau Yeng / Manager / Elderly Services
Contact Number : 62425978 / 96392376
Email : yauyeng@filos.sg

17. Guide Dogs Association of the Blind Ltd
The Guide Dogs Association of the Blind (GDAB) was founded to provide care for the visually impaired in Singapore. While they focus on providing training to increase the mobility of the visually impaired, their ultimate aim is to provide the visually impaired with Guide Dogs, and to integrate Guide Dogs seamlessly into Singapore society. This year, the funds from Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes will go to running events for their blind beneficiaries as well as the Orientation and Mobility programmes that will equip blind Singaporeans with the skills and to use a white cane to travel safely and independently (Anyone who applies for a guide dog must demonstrate good O&M skills - a standard pre-requisite from global guide dog associations). Through this project, they also hope to increase awareness on guide dog initiatives, recruit volunteers, and teach the public how to assist the blind.
Point of Contact : Ms Ying Teo, General Manager
Contact Number : 6786 1877
Email : ying.teo@guidedogs.org.sg

18. Highpoint Community Services Association
Highpoint Community Services is an organization that has been helping drug addicts, ex-offenders, disadvantaged children, the mentally challenged, and the elderly. . This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will go towards providing 50 double-decker beds for the Family Center, 9 Pentium4 PC Computer, Transport Van – 12seater, washing machine and a clothes dryer machine.
Point of Contact : Steven Lee
Contact Number : 9769 2421
Email : prmgr@highpoint.org.sg

19. Kidney Dialysis Foundation Limited
Kidney Dialysis Foundation Limited is an organization which strives to look after the well-being of needy people stricken with end-stage kidney disease. This is namely done by nurturing hope and confidence, and the support given to research on the prevention of kidney-related diseases. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will be used to support and achieve targets set for KDF's current project - Amazing Feats, create events/projects with KDF’s 15th Anniversary in mind, revamp their pledge card project, and lastly, create a concept & marketing plan for their annual calendar for 2012.
Point of Contact : Mrs. Foo Pek Hong, Chief Executive Officer
Contact Number : 6559 2630
Email : pekhong.foo@kdf.org.sg

20. Lions Befrienders Service Association (Singapore)
Lions Befrienders Service Association (Singapore) [LBSA] is a Voluntary Welfare Organisation whose core mission is to aid in the social, psycho-emotional and physical well-being of lonely seniors through community participation whilst upholding our belief that every older person is a valued member of society and deserves to age with grace and dignity. To achieve their mission, they run two core programmes i.e. Befriending and Outreach, to benefit lonely seniors in our society. To complement that, they run an Outreach programme conducted through three Neighbourhood Links (NLs) located in mature housing estates. This year, the funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes will go to funding their outreach programmes for 3 Seniors Activity Centres.
Point of Contact : Nina Wong - Fundraising Manager
Contact Number : 6375 8629
Email : ninawonq@lionsbefriendersorg.sg

21. Make-A-Wish Foundation Singapore
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is an organization that strives to fulfill the wishes of children with life-threatening medical condition. Wish-granting has a life-changing effect on these children and their families, and its impact reaches far and wide, involving donors, sponsors, and entire communities. In Singapore, it is Make-A-Wish’s goal to reach every medically eligible child and bring them renewed strength to battle their illnesses. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will go toward the running of their various wish-granting activities throughout the year. Some examples include Sarah who was an adult for a day, Shawn who met his hero Jackie Chan, and Andre who wanted to go on a cruise with his family.
Point of Contact : Ms. Dionne Wu, Administrative & Marketing Executive
Contact Number :>6334 9474
Email : dionne@makeawish.org.sg

22. Mercy Relief
Mercy Relief is an independent non-governmental humanitarian charity, established in response to the human tragedies in Asia. It aims to promote a civic life of compassion, care and volunteerism amongst Man. Its aid programmes include providing timely and effective assistance to disaster-stricken locations; and longer-term developmental projects to uplift the lives of impoverished and disadvantaged communities, focusing on water & sanitation, shelter, healthcare, basic education and sustainable livelihoods. The funds raised from the Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes 2011 will go to their disaster relief work. They also hope that this project would be a chance for them to sell Mercy Merchandise, such as the Panda San San Bear, and Mercy Relief publications.
Point of Contact : Eileen Goh, Assistant manager - Outreach
Contact Number : 6514 4945 / 9337 8422
Email : eileen@mercyrelief.org

23. Metta Welfare Association
The Metta Welfare Association aims to provide quality health care and welfare services for the needy and less fortunate. The funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams this year will help run the Association’s programmes aimed at benefiting the needy in society.
Point of Contact : Ms. Felicia Wee, Manager - Events & Publicity
Contact Number : 6580 4688
Email : feliciawee@metta.org.sg

24. Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS)
The Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore is an organization that aims to provide a comprehensive range of services that best cater to the educational, social, vocational and psychological needs of both children and adults with intellectual disability.  They run four Special Education School, three Employment Development Centres, three Training and Development Centres, two Homes and a Hostel to cater to the educational, vocational, social and welfare needs of people with intellectual disability. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will go toward the purchase of a truck/van, providing transport subsidies for poor families, the strengthening of the Children’s Wing and the Caregiver’s Support Group.
Point of Contact : Ms. Rosaline Chee, Manager - Volunteer and Donor Management
Contact Number : 6479 5655 ext. 220 / 9048 6922
Email : rosalinechee.hq@minds.org.sg

25. Muscular Dystrophy Association
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (Singapore), MDAS, is a self-help organisation committed to uplifting the lives of people with Muscular Dystrophy. Their objectives are to provide care and support to people with Muscular Dystrophy; health and public education on Muscular Dystrophy; and support for medical research on Muscular Dystrophy. In doing so, they aim to maximise the quality of life of people with Muscular Dystrophy and their families, and integrate them within society while providing support for research towards a cure. The funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes 2011 will go to raising public awareness of Muscular Dystrophy, developing a fund raising signature project for MDAS that can be carried out on a yearly basis, and lastly, to support the services and programmes of MDAS.
Point of Contact : Aniza Mohamed
Contact Number : 6259 6933
Email : mdas@mdas.org.sg

26. Nature Society (Singapore)
The Nature Society (Singapore) or NSS is a non-government, non-profit organisation dedicated to the appreciation, conservation, study and enjoyment of the natural heritage in Singapore, Malaysia and the surrounding region. Amongst other things, the Nature Society conducts conservation projects and surveys, collaborates with schools and community groups to promote nature appreciation and education, and campaigns for the protection of natural habitats. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes will go to raising funds for conservation projects such as Kranji Marsh adoption, Horseshoe Crab Rescue and Research and Green Hub @ Ubin, selling NSS’s publications and merchandize, and promoting membership and volunteering opportunities for conservation initiatives. Through the Youth for Causes efforts, they hope to publicize their Butterfly Trail at Orchard, and ensure that their Green Hub @ Ubin is made use of.
Point of Contact : Goh Ter Yang
Contact Number : 6741 2036
Email : teryang@nss.org.sg

27. New Hope Community Services
New Hope Community Services provides a shelter of hope to needy individuals and families by providing opportunities through referrals and job placements, as well as through programmes in counseling, life-skills training, sports and music. This year, the funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes 2011 will go to fundraising for these programmes.
Point of Contact : Leah Tan / Centre Manager
Contact Number : 6755 5560
Email : admin@newhopecs.org.sg

28. O’Joy Care Services
The O’Joy Care Services is an organization that strives to enhance the well-being of older persons and their families. Their services comprise a wide array of activities such as counseling services, training programs, and they promote the professional development of gerontological counseling and psychosocial practices. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will go toward their programs and to promote public awareness.
Point of Contact : Choo Jin Kiat / Acting Executive Director
Contact Number : 67490190
Email : jinkiat@ojoy.org

30. REACH Community Services Society
REACH Community Services Society seeks to provide help and support to the needy through a wide range of services that seek to bring enhancement and growth to individuals and families through the resources of the church and God Almighty. Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes 2011 will raise awareness and funds for REACH Counseling, an agency dedicated to marriage, family and fidelity, PREPARE to say ‘I do’ Campaign – importance of marriage preparation, saving young marriages – mentoring for minors, fundraising for food rations for low-income families, and educational resources programme for school-going children of low income families.
Point of Contact : Chang-Goh Song Eng / Head
Contact Number : 6252 2566
Email : rc@reach.org.sg / chang.songeng@reachfsc.com

31. Red Cross Humanitarian Network
The Singapore Red Cross Society is an organization that provides assistance in relief operations in times of disaster, auxiliary health and welfare services to the sick, the handicapped, the aged and the poor without any distinction on grounds of race, nationality, religion or political opinions. It also furnishes voluntary aid to the sick and wounded in time of war and to non-belligerents, prisoners of war and civilians suffering from the effects of war. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will go toward their Home for the Disabled, their Non-emergency Ambulance Service, their first aid & public duties, their training centre and lastly to aid their volunteer development.
sg Point of Contact : Ms. Chua Xin Yi, Project Coordinator
Contact Number : 6336 0269 ext 222/ 91269597
Email : xingyi.chua@redcross.org.

32. Saint Andrew’s Autism Centre
Saint Andrew’s Autism Centre works with the cooperation of others in the community, aiming to enable families with members who have autism to feel no need for apologies, shame, nor worry about them being seen in public. They hope that one day, persons with autism will be able to live alongside others in dignity and worth as God has intended and enjoy unrestricted access to all the services and facilities that a citizen in this country enjoys. This year, the funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes will go to enhancing the facilities available at the centre and their therapy equipment and library sources. They desire to reach out to needy families that have members with autism, as well as raise awareness among the public and the special education community, to attract more teaching staff.
Point of Contact : Michelle Pang / Manager
Contact Number : 6517 9817
Email : michelle@saac.org.sg

33. Simei Care Centre
Simei Care Centre is an organization that provides a comprehensive range of rehabilitation programmes to meet the varied needs of their members. They provide a place of recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities. The emphasis of SCC involves helping the members attain vocational skills in in-house work units, job placement in internal social enterprises and sheltered workshops, or external employment. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will help create new products for their shelter workshop to produce, sell, and organize sale activities to sell donated items in their thrift shop, aid the promotion of their social enterprise products by setting up a new sales channel or online shop, and lastly, to generate greater awareness of their social enterprises.
Point of Contact : Seah Soon Huat
Contact Number : 6781 8113 ext 1304 / 98352178
Email : soonhuatseah@sacsscc.org.sg

34. Singapore Action Group of Elders (SAGE)
Singapore Action Group of Elders (SAGE) is an organization which aims to promote the continual growth and development of senior citizens through their programs and services. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will be used to create greater awareness and social education for youth in the charity sector, run and sustain their programs at a affordable price to the community, recruit youth groups and involve them in SAGE projects, and lastly, establish a network in the Social Sector Division.
Point of Contact : Ms Anna Leow, Senior Executive - Community Services
Contact Number : 6353 7159
Email : annaleow@sage.org.sg

35. Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA)
The Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA) is an organization that strives to assist in the rehabilitation of drug addicts and provide assistance and support wherever necessary. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will be used to help the organization's draw project and the anti-drug campaign for the youth. They hope that the publicity generated through the project will help recruit more volunteers for the Flag Day in December.
Point of Contact : Charlie Goh, Manager - Coporate & Volunteer Management
Contact Number : 6732 1122
Email : charlie@sana.org.sg

36. Singapore Cancer Society
The Singapore Cancer Society is an organization dedicated to minimizing the impact of cancer through public education, screening, patient services, financial assistance, research and advocacy. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will go toward welfare assistance for needy cancer patients, cancer screening services, hospice homecare for terminally ill patients, forms & talks on cancer control & prevention, and lastly for support group activities for cancer survivors.
Point of Contact : Annabelle Low/ Assistant Manager, Community Partnerships
Contact Number : 6421 5837
Email : annabelle_low@singaporecancersociety.org.sg

37. Singapore Children's Society
The Singapore Children's Society is an organization which strives to bring relief and happiness to children in need. They help to protect and nurture children & youth of all races and religions, especially those who are abused, neglected and/or from dysfunctional families via six service categories. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will be used for services which includes counseling children, providing the children with food, and the running of their events. They hope that through this project, they will be able to get more volunteers and designers for their events through the publicity created.
Point of Contact : Chiang Dunju Angela
Contact Number : 6273 2010 (ext 15)
Email : aschiang@childrensociety.org.sg

38. Singapore Environment Council
The Singapore Environment Council is an organization dedicated to promote environmental awareness and action. They are active in facilitating and coordinating green activities & programs across the island, forging links and working with the private sector, government, schools and academic institutions and community to inspire and change mindsets. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will go toward their efforts in reducing plastic bags usage in supermarkets & shopping malls, their Responsible Consumerism Campaign, their Green Play/Skit/Musical, maintenance of their volunteer website and their activities to raise awareness.
Point of Contact : Mr. Joe Lim
Contact Number : 6337 6062
Email : joe@sec.org.sg

39. Singapore Planned Parenthood Association
The Singapore Planned Parenthood Association (SPPA) is a voluntary non-profit organization seeking to promote sexual and reproductive health awareness in Singapore. This year, the funds from the Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes will contribute to the Association’s fundraising. They also hope that this project will create public awareness of the Association.
Point of Contact : Chew Lih Tyng, Counsellor
Contact Number : 6775 8981
Email : lihtyng@sppa.org.sg

40. Singapore Heart Foundation
The Singapore Heart Foundation is an organization that strives to be a leading heart health movement in the region and a household name in Singapore through educating and motivating the public, assisting those affected and supporting community-based research to better understand the landscape of heart disease in Singapore. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will go toward the running of their services for the community. They hope the publicity gained will engage more student volunteers interested in raising funds and keen on raising awareness of heart disease and its prevention.
Point of Contact : June Soo / Senior Manager Schools Programme
Contact Number : 6354 9347
Email : june@heart.org.sg

41. Sree Narayana Mission Home for the Aged Sick
Sree Narayana Mission Home for the Aged Sick is currently managing 2 homes, Sree Narayana Mission Home for Aged Sick (Yishun) and Meranti home for mentally burned-out (Pelangi Village). They aim to provide accommodation, facilities and service for the aged, destitute and persons in need of medical care, provide financial assistance and food relief to the needy, provide educational assistance to needy students, and provide counselling and referral service, as well as promote unity and friendship among people through cultural and recreational activities. This year, the funds from Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes will go to operating expenses for a new rehabilitation centre, branding for Sree Narayana Mission, promoting volunteerism to schools, corporate organizations and public outreach. From this programme, they hope to establish sustained volunteerism.
Point of Contact : Ms. Bernadette Lee/ Admin Officer
Contact Number : 6752 1785
Email : adminofficer@sreenarayanamission.org

42. SUN-DAC Centre for the Disabled
SUN-DAC is a Centre for the Disabled that strives to equip persons with disabilities with independent living skills, social skills and vocational skills, improving the physical functioning of persons with disabilities through therapy sessions, and enabling persons with disabilities to gain access to and utilize community amenities. Beyond catering to persons with disabilities, SUN-DAC aims to help families care for the disabled members within their homes and in the immediate family network without disrupting their daily work schedule. This year, the funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes will go to their Clients Welfare Fund, a publicity drive for recruitments (clients, staff, volunteers), training materials, designing of their website for fundraising purposes, and to identify and market their craftworks.
Point of Contact : Muhammad Faqih / Training and Special Project Manager
Contact Number : 9362 6721
Email : muhammad@sun-dac.com

43. The Little Arts Academy
The Little Arts Academy is an education and outreach initiative by The Arts House, which is managed by The Old Parliament House Limited (a not-for-profit enterprise committed to enriching lives through arts and cultural initiatives). With the belief that no child should be denied the opportunity to fully realise his or her artistic potential due to a lack of financial resources, the well-equipped facility at PoMo was opened in November 2008 and is specially designed to support the LAA’s vibrant and modular multidisciplinary arts curriculum covering Music, Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, Digital Media and Culinary Arts. The academy has served close to 700 students since its inception, the overwhelming majority of who are beneficiaries of The Business Times Budding Artists Fund. This year, the funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes will go to fundraising in support of 500 beneficiaries, and they hope to increase awareness of the Little Arts Academy and the Business Times Budding Artists Fund, as well as garner Volunteer Storytellers, find performance platforms for students, and recruit volunteer teachers for holiday programmes.
Point of Contact : Adelina Ong/Centre Director
Contact Number : 9487 2231
Email : adelina_ong@toph.com.sg

44. The Singapore Association for the Deaf
The Singapore Association for the Deaf is an organization that seeks to assist the Deaf to achieve a better quality of life and enable them to integrate and contribute to society. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will go toward interpretation services for needy deaf clients, affordable hearing aids & accessories, financial assistance for needy deaf clients, guidance & counseling services and lastly social care & education.
Point of Contact : Dawn Lee, Corporate Affairs Manager
Contact Number : 6344 8274
Email : cam@sadeaf.org.sg

45. The Society for the Physically Disabled
The Society for the Physically Disabled is an organization that is committed to working in partnership with people with physical disabilities to develop their potential to the fullest so that they can be self-reliant and independent. This year, funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will go toward the running of their activities and services for the physically disabled people in our community namely the transport subsidy, rehabilitation and assistive technology.
Point of Contact : Ms. Alice Hue, Senior Executive
Contact Number : 6579 0708
Email : Alive_HUE@spd.org.sg

46. The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
On Children’s Day (Oct 1) 2000, The Straits Times launched the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund to provide financially-needy children with pocket money for school. The children can use this sum for food, transport or school miscellaneous purposes. This not only removes financial obstacles that may hinder students from exploring their full potential in school, but also relieves the burden many parents face as they struggle to feed their families on meager incomes. This year, the funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes teams will provide financial aid to these poor children. They hope that this project will encourage the public to contribute and sustain the Pocket Money Fund outreach. This is crucial because the number of children asking for help has increased substantially, especially in the light of economic turmoil in recent years.
Point of Contact : Shahrena Hassan, Manager
Contact Number : 6319 5097
Email : shahrena@sph.com.sg

48. Touch Community Services
Touch Community Services aims to establish and provide for the needy and disadvantaged in our society an integrated network of community-based services that strengthens the family. It hopes to see families strengthened and communities transformed by planting and building institutions of values in and through a network of integrated community services. The funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes 2011 will continue to fuel the services made available by Touch Community Services for both young and old.
Point of Contact : Jade Lee / Community Relations Executive
Contact Number : 9683 1912
Email : jade.lee@touch.org.sg

49. Very Special Arts Singapore Ltd
Very Special Arts Singapore Ltd is a charity launched in September 1993 to provide people with disabilities with opportunities to access the arts for rehabilitation and social integration. They run Visual and Performing Arts programmes for children, youths and adults with disabilities; as well as special education teachers, trainers, volunteers and parents of these special people. The funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes 2011 will be used to sustain their ALIVE and ALERT programmes e.g. exhibition set up, arts materials, arts education classes and to also cover administrative costs.
Point of Contact : Jo Tan
Contact Number : 64486275
Email : joanne@vsa.org.sg

50. WE CARE Community Services Ltd
WE CARE Community Services Ltd is the first non-denominational outpatient centre treating addictive diseases in Singapore. WE CARE provides a community based drop-in centre with facilities, programmes and counseling for all addictions including drug, alcohol, gambling, sex, eating disorder, internet and shop-lifting. This year, the funds raised by Citi-YMCA Youth For Causes will go to hiring an additional Addiction Counsellor (Salary - $42, 000 p.a.), funds to launch a publicity exercise to promote WE CARE’s work, programmes and services so that more can benefit. Lastly, the funds would go to setting up an Addiciton Counseling Library and to purchasing a company vehicle to assist them in their daily operations (approx. $90,000). They hope that through this project, they might also be able to obtain a long term corporate sponsor / partner.
Point of Contact : Parandaman
Contact Number : 6294 6252
Email : paran@wecare.org.sg